Metal Roof Strapping Installation

When installing a metal roof over an existing roof before installing the.

Metal roof strapping installation.

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge. If you currently lack attic ventilation and have difficulty achieving it then there is good reason to consider strapping but you must choose an appropriate product and you may wish to install vertical strapping followed by horizontal and then actively venting the resulting chamber. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. Use your neoprene washer head screws to secure the metal to the sheathing.

In this video i m installing some metal roofing over an existing ash fault shingled roof. Experienced do it yourselfers can use a nail gun with 8d nail clips instead of a hammer and nails. Use a tool belt that has a hammer loop to hold nails a measuring tape chalk line and a hammer when installing the wood. You are essentially sealing off the metal roof with this flashing and you need to make sure that is securely fastened.

This is not a complete install only basic install on a bungalow i. Space the screws about 12 in 30 cm apart. Most products can or must be installed on solid deck. Use a hammer to tap the shingle gently just to make sure it s securely in.

Make sure that your truss and rafter are also toe nailed in place before you install your hurricane straps. Place one shingle at the bottom left or right of the roof. Make sure that the screws are all aligned evenly as you will be able to see them from the ground if they are. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it.

You can use 1 inch nails for the installation of eave flashing. The eave flashing or edging is just the steel metal strips used to cover the entire perimeter of the roof. Next you are ready to install the metal roof. This is the starting point of the installation process.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Make sure to hook the bottom of the shingle into the bottom of the roof where there is an opening. This ensures that your trusses or rafters won t move during the installation of your straps. If you want to install steel over asphalt your best choice for installing metal roofing is to use a steel shingle system like the one shown instead of the more common and more expensive standing seam steel.